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1 SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE SHARI - LYNN MILEY SMILEY@SHEBOYGAN.K12.WI.US Course Description The middle school science program places an emphasis on teaching standards in the area of earth, life, and physical science. Students have an opportunity to better understand the concepts and scientific knowledge through laboratory experiences, reading, and writing. Discipline Policy Above the Line Program The approach of this program is for students to be responsible for their own behavior. They are responsible for being above the line with these target behaviors - RESPECTFUL, PRODUTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE If a student falls below the line (not exhibiting the target behaviors) the student is given the choice to fix their behavior. If the behavior continues to fall below the line an appointment is made for after school, for the student to make a formal Fix It plan. During this process, the student describes why their behavior was below the line and devises an action that will fix the behavior. If the student is unable to think of a way to fix the behavior, the teacher may suggest consequences that are fair and related to the below the line behavior. Certain behaviors are considered bottom line behaviors such as fighting, stealing, harassment, and repeated below the line behaviors in which the Fix It plans are no longer effective. Bottom line behaviors are dealt with by administration. Positive rewards for appropriate behavior: Compliment from teacher Above the Line card used for weekly raffles Positive notes and/or phone calls to parents More personal/class privileges Required Classroom Materials Textbook for the quarter (Animals, Environmental Science, Weather & Climate, Light & Sound, and Water on Earth) 1 Green folder 2 Green notebooks Pen & pencil

2 Grading Scale & Weights Grading Scale Weights A C 35 % Assignments A C- 40 % Tests & Quizzes B D+ 20 % Labs B D 5% Weekly Science B D C F Standards, Benchmarks, Essential Questions & First Quarter & Second Quarter Standard F8.1 Benchmark: Compare & contrast the characteristics of invertebrates & vertebrates. Standard F8.2 Benchmark: Explain orally & in writing the structure and function of animal parts and how they help the animal survive in its environment. Essential Questions: What characteristics classify living things as an animal? What behaviors and adaptations do animals have that help them to survive? Learning Objectives: The student will describe the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. The student will be able to explain the characteristics of animals. The student will be able to describe adaptations of animals in their environment. Vertebrate, invertebrate, the six characteristics of animals, adaptations, innate behavior, learned behavior. September Classroom/school Procedures Science Safety Pretests Above the Line lessons /ongoing /on going Chapter 1 Animals & Behavior

3 Life Skills lessons Scientific method MAPS testing Chapter 2 Invertebrates 1 week October November WKCE Chapter 3 Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles December Chapter 4 Birds & Mammals Formative : worksheets, quizzes, tests, labs, classroom activities. Summative Assessment: District Animal Performance Assessment District Lab Sponge Lab Third Quarter Standard F8.2 Benchmark: Explain orally & in writing the structure and function of animal parts and how they help the animal survive in its environment. Standard E.8.1, F.8.10 Benchmark Explain orally & in writing how natural cycles & human influences have impacted the environment Standards F8.8, C.8.3, C.8.6, A.8.1, A.8.7 Benchmark: Through investigations explain factors limiting population growth and the effect on the ecosystem. Essential Questions: What behaviors and adaptations do animals have that help them to survive? How are populations, communities, the ecosystem and the biosphere related? How does energy flow through the living environment? How do water and carbon dioxide get recycled through the environment?

4 Learning Objective: The student will be able to describe adaptations of animals in their environment. The student will be able to explain how communities, the ecosystem and the biosphere are related. The student will be able to diagram energy flowing through a food and web/chain. The student will be able to trace a drop of water through the environment. Population, communities, ecosystem, biosphere, food web, food chain, energy, water cycle, carbon dioxide cycle, adaptations, Environment Book: Chapter 1 Interactions of Living Things January February& March Scheduling through Guidance Environment Book: Chapter 2 Cycles in Nature Formative : worksheets, quizzes, tests, labs, classroom activities. Summative : District creature feature assessment, District environmental assessment, District cycles assessment, District Lab: Green Grower Fourth Quarter Standard D.8.8 Benchmark: Describe & investigate the properties of waves, sound waves and electromagnetic waves. Standard E.8.1 Benchmark:The student will be able to trace a drop of water through the environment. Standard E.8.3 Benchmark: Explain the structure of the atmosphere. Essential Question: What are the properties of sound and light? How does the composition of the atmosphere affect the weather? How does water travel through the biosphere?

5 Learning Objectives: The students will be able to identify and describe wave properties. The student will be able to describe the composition of the Earth s atmosphere. The student will be able to explain the relationship between the atmosphere and weather. waves, sound wave, electromagnetic waves, medium, frequency, wave length, amplitude. Condensation, evaporation, transpiration, precipitation, runoff, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, altitude, temperature, air pressure, wind precipitation. April Sound & Light Book: Chapter 1 Energy of Waves Chapter 3 Nature of Light Chapter 4: Light and our World Water on the Earth Book: Chapter 1 The Flow of Fresh Water MAPS testing May Weather Book Chapter 1 The Atmosphere Chapter 2 Understanding Weather Formative : worksheets, quizzes, tests, labs, classroom activities, Summative : District wave assessment, District atmosphere assessment District Lab Permeability Science Inquiry Standard C 8.1, C8.2, C8.3, C8.4, C 8.6, C8.9 These standards are addressed in various lab activities throughout the year utilizing the district scientific method lab report form. The labs are assessed by using the district lab rubric.